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Banc d'Arguin

National Park - Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Inchiri, Mauritania

Banc d'Arguin National Park is a major breeding site for migratory birds and features a diverse coastal ecosystem where the Sahara Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean. The park consists of sand dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal waters. It is home to millions of migratory birds and is an important breeding ground for numerous species of fish and marine mammals.

Location:
20.147, -16.454
Area:
12,000 km²
Established:
1976

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